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News Articles: abortion access

Brick exterior of the Savannah Medical Clinic. A sign for the clinic is displayed in front of the building, behind bushes.

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  • Health

Sole surgical abortion provider in Coastal Georgia closes, more than 40 years after its founding

Despite abortion still being legal in Georgia for the time being, Savannah Medical Clinic closed its doors on Friday.

June 29, 2022
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
Atlanta protests Supreme Court Roe v Wade decision

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  • News

Some Georgia DAs pledge they will not prosecute abortion crimes

Local elected officials plan to push back against state’s strict abortion law.

June 28, 2022
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By:
  • Riley Bunch
A crowd of people holding signs in protest of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

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  • Health Care

Blue state businesses offer travel money for employees in need of abortion care

Companies are increasingly asked to weigh in on social and political issues. Many are now putting benefits packages where their mouths are.

June 28, 2022
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Whole Woman's Health of Minnesota, a clinic that opened to patients in February, is one of only eight that provide abortions in the state and is located just a few minutes from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

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  • Health

With just 8 abortion clinics, Minnesota may struggle to meet out-of-state demand

With the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Minnesota will be one of the states where abortion remains legally protected. But legal doesn't necessarily mean accessible, advocates warn.

June 25, 2022
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By:
  • Rachana Pradhan and
  • Christina Saint Louis

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  • Health Care

For doctors, abortion restrictions create an 'impossible choice' when providing care

Physicians must treat in line with patients' wishes and standards of care. Some medical ethicists say that abortion bans will force doctors to disregard these obligations in order to follow the law.

June 24, 2022
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By:
  • Selena Simmons-Duffin
Women protest outside the State Capitol in Atlanta on Friday, June 25, 2022 the day of the Roe v. Wade decision.

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  • Health

Post-Roe: What lies ahead for Georgia’s women

Women share abortion experiences, worry about reproductive care in a state with high maternal mortality rates.

June 24, 2022
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By:
  • Sonia Chajet Wides and
  • Kate Griem
Workers at a family planning health center get emotional as thousands of abortion rights advocates march past their clinic on their way into downtown Chicago on May 14, 2022.

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  • Medical Treatments

Some clinics are bracing for a huge influx of patients if Roe v. Wade is overturned

If abortion bans are enacted, millions would be forced to travel to less restrictive states, and some health providers are warning they may not be able to handle the surge in demand.

May 19, 2022
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By:
  • Will Stone
Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga.

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  • News

Georgia congresswoman wants Congress to decry prosecution of abortions

A Georgia representative wants Congress to condemn attempts to criminally prosecute people who perform abortions or women who have abortions or experience miscarriages. Rep. Nikema Willams is introducing her House resolution on Thursday.

May 12, 2022
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By:
  • Associated Press
An abortion-rights protester holds up a sign during a demonstration in front of the Supreme Court on Saturday in Washington, D.C. Less than a week since the leaked draft of the Court's potential decision to overturn <em>Roe v. Wade,</em> protesters on both sides of the abortion debate continue to demonstrate in front of the building which has been fortified by a temporary fence.

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  • National

Abortion providers and advocates experience déjà vu as Roe v. Wade is threatened

Two abortion providers and an abortion support group leader share how they are preparing for a potential overturning of Roe v. Wade after the recent leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion.

May 10, 2022
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By:
  • Adrian Florido,
  • Jonaki Mehta,
  • and 1 more
Demonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Washington.

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  • National

U.S. would lag behind global abortion access if Roe v. Wade is undone, advocates say

Human rights organizations say there is an international trend toward expanding abortion access, as countries such as Mexico and Argentina have worked to decriminalize the procedure.

May 05, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
PBS NewsHour Why the Supreme Court may reverse Roe in Mississippi abortion ban case

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  • Politics

'Forced birthing’ will harm women's health and Georgia’s economy, experts say

A lack of affordable child care and paid time off is currently hurting women in Georgia, and the coronavirus pandemic already forced many women who are caregivers out of the workforce.

May 05, 2022
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Abortion access protest in Atlanta

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  • Health Care

Georgia election-year politics jolted by Supreme Court draft abortion opinion

A leaked draft of the U.S. Supreme Court’s highly anticipated ruling on abortion rights suggests the nation’s highest court could soon overturn Roe v. Wade and unleash states like Georgia to severely restrict access to the procedure. The unofficial ruling, which was obtained by Politico, became public a couple months before a decision was expected, immediately jolting Georgia politics as early voting starts for this year’s primary election.

May 04, 2022
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By:
  • Jill Nolin and
  • Ross Williams
Activists from both sides of the abortion debate participate in a demonstration outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in January.

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  • Politics

While red states restrict abortion, blue states are voting to protect access

Progressive legislatures are passing their own policies aiming to shore up abortion rights at the local level ahead of a Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

March 28, 2022
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By:
  • Jaclyn Diaz
David Ralston speaks March 1, 2022, as other House representatives look on

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  • Politics

Legislative Day 22: Here's a mid-session update on top legislative priorities

Roughly midway through the 2022 session, many of Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislative priorities are now closer to becoming law including a one-time tax credit for families. A restriction on mail order abortion pills has also cleared the senate.

March 01, 2022
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By:
  • Patrice Little
Planned Parenthood volunteer Sarah Mahoney checks a list of addresses in Windham, Maine to see which door to knock on next.

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  • Health

A new way to talk about abortion? In Maine, using deep conversation to reach voters

Is it possible to have calm, in-depth discussions about a fraught issue like abortion? Maine's Planned Parenthood thinks so, and is using "deep canvassing" to garner support without confrontation.

December 17, 2021
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By:
  • Patty Wight

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